CHUCK 'E' CHEESE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR AND FRONT PANELS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN), SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO EXCESS BLACK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE OF UNUSED SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FLOUR BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AND STORE ITMES ON SHELVES. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE AND AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP HANGED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOPS FOR PROPER STORAGE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BY THE SODA BOXES IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BY THE SODA BOXES IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.